Government Speeds Up Post-Disaster Grocery Help—Paperwork Edition
Published Date: 5/29/2025
Notice
Summary
The government is updating how states collect info to run the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP), which helps families get food after disasters. They want your feedback on these changes, which aim to make the process smoother and faster. This update affects state agencies and could speed up food aid delivery without extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Faster D‑SNAP Food Aid Delivery
If your household receives Disaster SNAP (D‑SNAP) after a disaster, the proposed information‑collection changes are intended to help make the process smoother and faster so food assistance can be delivered more quickly. The notice says these changes could speed up food aid delivery without adding extra costs and requests public feedback.
State D‑SNAP Reporting Update
The agency is changing the information collection that State agencies use to request waivers and report to operate the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D‑SNAP). This is an extension with change of a currently approved collection and the agency is asking for public comment on those changes.
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